Huntingdon Riverside Gala

10/08/2026

🎪 Booking Forms Now Available for the 2027 Riverside Gala 🎉🎉 save the date Saturday 12th June, possibly 13th June (Two day event)

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Huntingdon Riverside Gala Family Fun Day is one of the biggest highlights of the year! Running for over 15 years, it keeps getting bigger and better thanks to our dedicated committee of volunteers who take time out of their day jobs to put on a fantastic show for everyone.

Our mission is to raise funds so we can provide free, exciting, and family friendly entertainment for the local community. If you’d like to be a part of the 2027 Gala, we’d love to hear from you!

Stalls, Entertainment & Attractions

📌 Pitch Information & Booking Rules
Space is strictly limited, so please apply early to secure your spot:
First-Come, First-Served: Pitch applications will be processed in the exact order received.

Stall Category Limits:
To ensure variety and fairness for vendors, we are limiting pitches to a maximum of two stalls per category (e.g., max two face painters, two hair braiders, two wax candle vendors, etc.).

Who Can Apply:
Local businesses, charities, crafters, and community groups are all welcome!

📩 To Request a Booking Form: Email us at [email protected]

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
If you or your business would like to sponsor an attraction or activity, please get in touch with our fundraising committee members, Cllr Patrick Kadewere and Cllr Yavin Owens, via our email above.

27/06/2026

Wow, this looks amazing! 😍 No better way to cool off and have fun in this heat. ☀️🌊

☀️🌊 IT'S A SCORCHER OUT THERE! 🌊☀️
With temperatures soaring today, there's no better place to cool off than Fenland Aqua Park! We're OPEN this Friday evening and ALL WEEKEND — come make a splash and beat the heat! 💦
But while you're having fun, let's keep it safe out on the water:
🧴 Slap on the sun cream — reapply regularly, especially after splashing about

💧 Drink plenty of water — stay hydrated, even when you're surrounded by it!

🦺 Buoyancy aids are a must — provided and required for everyone on the course

🧢 Cover up between sessions — hats, shade, and breaks help beat sunstroke

👀 Listen to our lifeguards — they're here to keep you safe so you can focus on the fun
Whether you're a seasoned splasher or a first-timer, our team's got your back. Grab your mates, grab your swimmers, and come cool down with us this weekend! 🏊‍♂️🌞
📍 Fenland Aqua Park

🎟️ Book your slot now — link in bio!

24/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Marilyn Edmondson, Emma Barnes, Angela White, Monika Ozolins, Kirstie Mokler, Diana Moroșanu, Melanie Ives, Josh Soothsayer, Summer Louise, Chloe Wallis, Jacob Ferrante, Chris Lemon, Rick Ashly, Andy Binge, Sparrow Leggs, Kim Gretton, Rachel Pope, 冯程程, Amy Goldhawk, Natasha Elson, Lucy Jane, Faith Borkertas, Tim Briggs, Deb Wurf, Olivia Onsy, Andreea Laura Clitan, Georgia Roth, Ruth Hildrew, Courtney Cox, Hannah Beth Seymour-Shove, Becca Bradley, Tracey Jane Smith, Abby Bunnage, Cat Cassidy-Day, Hanna McAllister Atkins, Harriet Shipley, Thomas Quantrell, Jasmin Bond, Jane Nash, Sandra Davies, Alex Furness, Helen Mason-Reynolds, Ian White, Lynne Andrews, Aimee Ripton, Ruta Ruta, Katie Silsby, Apotheka Botanica, Kloek Daryl, Kurt Moore

23/06/2026

Big shout out to Mel, Hubby & her lovely dad 🥰 We absolutely loved having you! Thank you so much for bringing such an incredible energy to the Riverside Gala this year. The beer garden was truly buzzing and the drinks were flowing all day long! 🍻☀️ We’re already looking forward to next year, thanks for being such a massive part of our success! 🫶✨

17/06/2026

🎉 WOW. WHAT A BLAST! 🎉

The feedback is in, and it’s official: our first-ever Children’s Foam Party was an absolute, bubbly TRIUMPH at this year's Huntingdon Riverside Gala! 🫧

Seeing the pure joy on the kids' faces and the parents laughing along right next to the DJ stand, was the absolute highlight of our weekend.

We want to say a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to all the amazing families who came down, joined in the chaos, and made memories with us at Riverside Park. The day wouldn't have been the same without you.

📢 BIG NEWS FOR NEXT YEAR Because it was such a colossal hit with the kids and parents alike, we are thrilled to promise that the Foam Party WILL be returning for our 2027 event! It is officially here to stay. 🥳

17/06/2026

It wouldn't be the Riverside Gala without MGA! We absolutely love having you back year after year, and you never fail to bring the absolute best energy and sunshine with you. Your incredible performances always draw in one of our biggest crowd of the day! A massive thank you to all your wonderful students and families for making the afternoon so special, we are so proud to have you as part of our community tradition and can't wait for next year! ☀️❤️

16/06/2026

💥That’s a Wrap for Riverside Gala 2026

Wow Wow Wow... what an absolutely incredible day!

We have to admit, after a bit of a challenging start to the morning, everything came together and went exceptionally well. The weather was absolutely wonderful, and we are thrilled to share that we had the biggest turnout we have ever had! Seeing the Riverside Park that packed and buzzing with energy was truly unforgettable.

🌟 A Special Thanks to Our Main Sponsor

An event of this scale simply couldn't happen without vital financial support. We want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to our main sponsor, Huntingdon Freemen's Trust They generously give us an incredible amount of funding each year, and their continued belief in this event is what allows us to keep bringing the Gala to life for our community. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support!

❤️ More Big Thank Yous

An event like this takes a village, and we want to extend our gratitude to everyone who played a part,

Our Incredible Vendors: To all the bars, food vendors, and stall holders who kept everyone fed, watered, and shopping.

The Performers & Attractions: From our brilliant DJs and performers to the pipers, wrestlers, stilt walkers, petting farm and dinosaur keepers, you made the day magical.

The Emergency & Safety Teams: Thank you to the first aiders, our dedicated security team,fire fighters, and marshals who kept our community safe.

Our Dignitaries & Supporters:
A huge thank you to the Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Patrick Kadewere, and our local councillor Karl Webb for their wonderful words of support, Great photos, and for championing this independent, community run event.

Most importantly, THANK YOU to every single resident and visitor who came down to support the Gala. Your enthusiasm is the reason we do this.

📅 Looking Ahead to 2027 (And Sponsor Opportunities!)

We rest for a moment, but the planning never truly stops!

Save the Date: The Huntingdon Riverside Gala will return on Saturday 12th June 2027!

Booking forms will be available starting August 2026. Keep your eyes peeled so you don't miss out!

Become a Sponsor: If your business would like to sponsor the Gala next year and help support this amazing community event, we would love to hear from you! Please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]

Thank you all again for making 2026 our best year yet. See you in 2027! 👋✨

16/06/2026

A massive thank you to the Pumpkin King himself! 💀🎃✨

We loved having Jack Skellington join us at this year's Huntingdon Riverside Gala! he brought so many smiles, happy faces, and a wonderful bit of magic to the riverside. 🎪👋

Thank you so much for attending and making the day extra special for everyone, Jack! You were an absolute hit!

A small snapshot if smiles from some recent outings. This is why I do what I do... all those happy faces even the ones in the background.

If you want me at your event to help liven things up, so to say, please reach out.

Huntingdon Riverside Gala Peterborough United

15/06/2026

We are absolutely thrilled that the dog show was such a massive success! 🐾
A huge thank you to Ryan Moore for hosting and bringing so much energy and fun to the Riverside Gala this year. You did an incredible job.
Thank you to Mark and Chloe for doing such a spectacular job judging. and of course a special mention to every single well behaved four legged participants, for making the day so special. The variety of well behaved dogs was a lovely to see.
We can’t wait to see the photos! 📸👇

We had an absolute blast at Huntingdon riverside gala hosting the dog show !

Massive thanks to Barbara Ickin for having us and putting on a fantastic day for the community.

Huge thank you to both Mark Portrey and Chloe Wallis for being the best team and judges going couldn’t have done it without you.

Massive thank you to all that took part also such a variety of dogs old and young and very well behaved they were a credit to you all.

Keep your eyes peeled for pictures from the day I’m having a well earned rest this evening!